Return of the Hero
Seen it?2018 | 90 min | History, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
France, 1809. Captain Neuville is called to the front, leaving his future bride heartbroken. Her sister decides to write letters on his behalf to cheer her up.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laurent Tirard
- Jean DujardinCaptain Charles-Grégoire Neuville
- Mélanie LaurentElisabeth Beaugrand
- Christophe MontenezNicolas Bonvallet
- Fabienne GalulaEugénie
- Noémie MerlantPauline
- Féodor AtkineGeneral Mortier-Duplessis
- Evelyne BuyleMadame Beaugrand
- Aurélie BoquienMadame Dunoyer
- Christian BujeauMonsieur Beaugrand
- Laurent BateauMonsieur Dunoyer